George Ray Thornburg

George Ray Thornburg (83) passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends in his home Nov. 12, 2025. Born in Omak, Wash., on Jan. 12, 1942 to Melvin and Clara Thornburg. He is survived by his wife, Marie, sister Margaret (Peggy) Frostad, his five children, 10 grandchildren,  nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He lived a full and happy life and was a successful mechanic and business owner of Fruitland and Wellpinit stations, later he opened a mechanic shop at Two Rivers. He worked various trucking and construction jobs before settling,  and retiring from the WSDOT in 2004. He enjoyed retirement for 20+ years hunting and working on and restoring old cars. He will be missed by many friends, colleagues, and of course family

Graveside service to be held at Lady of Lourdes, Rock church, West End Spokane Indian Reservation. Join the family for a celebration of life after the service at the Westend community center 1 p.m. on the Spokane Indian Reservation.